Summary

First World War memorial, with later additions for the Second World War.

Description

First World War memorial, with later additions for the Second World War.

MATERIALS: granite cross and leaded inscriptions.

DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located on the triangular village green outside the church of St Cuthbert (Grade II*) at the junction of Hunmanby Road and Front Street. It consists of a simple granite Latin cross elevated on a four stepped base.

The inscriptions on the memorial are leaded. The south face of the plinth and steps reads: ROLL OF HONOUR / A.M.D.G. / IN LASTING MEMORY OF THOSE BRAVE MEN / FROM THIS PARISH WHO LAID DOWN THEIR / LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918 / (NAMES).

The east face reads: AND IN MEMORY OF / THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE WAR 1939 – 1945 / (NAMES).

History

The aftermath of the First World War saw the biggest single wave of public commemoration ever with tens of thousands of memorials erected across England. One such memorial was raised at Burton Fleming in circa 1920 as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by the members of the local community, who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars.  It commemorates four local servicemen who died during the First World War.  A further inscription was added to the memorial, in 1956, to commemorate four servicemen who died during the Second World War.

In 2014 work was undertaken to improve the legibility of the inscriptions, with funding from War Memorials Trust.

Reasons for Listing

Burton Fleming War Memorial, which is situated on the green outside the church of St Cuthbert, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Architectural interest: simple yet dignified memorial which takes the form of a Latin cross;
* Group value: with the church of St Cuthbert (Grade II*).

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26678113

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Recommended Books

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  For the Record
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Kent: West and the Weald: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Wiltshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair